Establishing capacity for micropropagation of seedlings via plant cell culture at UCU: Towards the development of a sustainable bamboo-based green charcoal value chain in Uganda
Establishing a successful green charcoal value-chain is expected to create an extraordinary demand for bamboo seedlings. Currently, all bamboo seedlings in Uganda are generated by the slow vegetative propagation. There is limited research on micropropagation methods in Uganda hence fundamental understanding of the factors that determine micropropagation success in Uganda and for that matter East […]
Breaking Barriers to Formalization: A Behaviorally Informed Tripod Intervention Model for Women-Led Enterprises in Uganda
Despite decades of microfinance and policy support, the majority of women-led enterprises in Uganda remain informal. This study explores the lived experiences of 30 UWEP-supported women’s groups in Mukono District to uncover the psychological, aspirational, and sociocultural barriers hindering formalization. Using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) reflexive thematic analysis, supported by AI-assisted coding through ChatGPT, we […]
Design of an Optimized Bioethanol Fuel Production Unit for small-scale sugarcane farmers in Eastern Uganda and a Bioethanol Cookstove
This project aimed to address the challenge of heavy reliance on traditional biomass in the country through a dual approach of developing an efficient bioethanol cookstove and developing an innovative small-scale optimal bioethanol plant for the production of high-quality bioethanol focuses. The objectives of the project include the characterization of feedstock for bioethanol production, design […]
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Students of Uganda Christian University
This study evaluated the prevalence of anxiety and depression among Uganda Christian University (UCU) students, identified key risk factors, evaluated their impact on academic performance, and examined the effectiveness of the campus-based mental health model. Using standardized tools, data were collected from 326 participants with 85.3% response rate of the target group. Common symptoms included […]
Exploring the intersection between indigenous knowledge of traditional foods and nutritional care among mothers of children five years and below in selected peri-urban areas of Mukono, Uganda.
Child malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in Uganda, with 29% of children under five stunted and 3.5% wasted (UDHS 2022, Maniragaba et al., 2023). Traditional foods—affordable, nutrient rich, and culturally embedded—offer an untapped solution, yet their potential is undermined by inconsistent use linked to mothers’ indigenous knowledge and socio-cultural factors. The study therefore […]
Maternal Health Information Seeking Behaviors and Perceptions among Ugandan Pregnant Women
In Uganda, the maternal mortality ratio has declined, but the maternal mortality ratio is still a public health threat, constraining the achievement of maternal mortality targets. Research suggests that health information-seeking behavior is significant for understanding different maternal health outcomes. This study sought to understand the underlying factors affecting health information-seeking behaviors among pregnant women […]
Olutindo (loosely translated “THE BRIDGE”): Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Behaviour Change among Teenage Girls in Mukono district, through Strategic Communication intervention.
The Olutindo project addresses teenage pregnancy in Mukono District, Uganda, through a strategic communication intervention. Running from November 2023 to May 2024, the project had two main objectives: (i) Understanding teenage girls’ perceptions and (ii) identifying factors contributing to high pregnancy rates. The team began with stakeholder mapping to involve key community groups, followed by […]
Exploiting the potential of African Indigenous Vegetables for human health in Uganda.
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences together with the School of Medicine of Uganda Christian University are conducting a study entitled, “Exploiting the potential of African Indigenous Vegetables for human health in Uganda”. The project sought to generate information on the effect of consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables on the health and wellbeing of the elderly […]
From Proposal to Practice: Higher Education Institutions Researchers’Experiences with Ethical and Regulatory Approvals in Uganda.
The integration of research into higher education is central to knowledge creation and societal progress. Yet, in Uganda, as in many Sub-Saharan contexts the journey “from proposal to practice” is shaped by demanding ethical and regulatory approval systems overseen by Research Ethics Committees (RECs) and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST). While […]
UCU Research and Innovation Symposium Showcases Creativity and Collaboration
UCU Research and Innovation Symposium Showcases Creativity and Collaboration By Kefa Senoga The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Research and Innovation Symposium, held under the theme “Innovating for an Industrialized Uganda,” successfully concluded on October 17, 2025, following two days of vibrant presentations and discussions that began on October 16 at Agape Square, UCU Main Campus […]